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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
PRACTICAL ANIMALS
Instructive Facts About the Cunning and
Sagacity of Rats.

The rat is finely equipped for the Pc
culiar life he is ordained to lead. He
has strong weapons. in the shape of
four long and very sharp teeth-two in
the upper jaw and two in the lower.
These teeth are wedge-shaped, and. by
wonderful provision of nature. have
always fine. sharp. cutting edge. On
examining them carefully. the inner
part is found to be of soft. iyorv-like
composition. which can easily be worn
away. and the outside is composed OF a
glass-like enamel, which is exceedingly
hard. The upper teeth work. into the
under, SO that the centcrs of the op-
posed teeth meet perfectly in the act of
gnawing. hence the soft part is being
continually worn away, while the hard
part keeps sharp. chisel-like edge all
the time, and at the same time the
teeth are constantly growing up from
the bottom. so that as they wear away
a fresh supply is ready Should one of
these teeth be removed by accident or
otherwise. the opposite tooth will con-
tinue to grow. and. there being nothing
to weari it away. it will project from the
mouth and be turned upon itself, and
if it be an under tooth it will often
grow SO long as to penetrate the
skull. There is fact but little
known, which we'll illustrates the raw
ages rats can inflict on hard substance
by these sharp little teeth. Many
of the elephants tusks imported
into London are found to have their
surfaces grooved into small burrows of
unequal length and depth. as though
cut out by very sharp-edged instru-
ment. No man would take the trouble
to do this so carefully. but the rat mas
found out the tusks which contain the
most gelatine-a most delicious morsel
for his palate-and he gnaws away as
much as suits him and leaves the rest
for the ivory worker, who is neither
unable nor unwilling to profit by the
fact marked by the rats teeth The
ivory which contains y large amount
of gclatine is softer and more elastic
than that which does not, and as elias
ITCHY is the thing needful for billiard
balls, he selects this rat-gnawcd ivory,
and turns it into beautiful elastic
spheres, to be used upon the finest bill
lard tables. The elasticity of some of
these balls is SO great that. when
thrown forcibly on hard floor, they
will rebound to the height of three or
four feet.
Rats have a wonderful instinct for
finding out where there is any thing
good for food, and it has often been IL
subject of wonder how they manage to
get on board ships laden with sugar
and other attractive carSoes. but the
has been solved, for they have
been seen to come off shore to the ship
by means of the rope by which she is
moored to the wharf. BY the same
means they will leave the ship when
she comes into port, particularly if they
find their quarters filling or filled with
water. Boston Herald
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
Not Checkered, But Striped.

Visitor Ito convict in penitentiary}
Are you undergoing punishment for
your first Offensc.
Convict (not without pride)-No~
sir; I've been up sever'l times afore.
Visitcr-Ah. Then your career.
must have been very checkered onee
Convict-No. my career has been a
very striped one.-N y. Sun.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
DIR. Edward Z. Hale's list If no,

DIR. Edward Z. Hale's list of moves.
that have ''been of use to him in the
formation OF character. given in his
''Books That Have Helped Ne" article.
IN the March forum: ..Robinson
Crusoe." Helen" "Deerbrook.', bv
Miss Martineau. ''Jane Eyre" Com
ingsby." Miss Yonge's Heir of he'd
clyffe. Miss Warmers wide. Wide
World. pride and Prejudice Dick
ems christmas Carol" and ..Pen-
dennis. cor any other Thackeray YOU
choose. "-Boston Globe.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28

An Esthetic Sense was lettering
about the park in an artistic sort of
way. when he net old Practically
rushing down to bn-iness what Your
hurry, my friend?" said he; '.you don't
make an artistic picture flying along
So" perhaps not" was the reply;
''but I'll make more money selling
the artistic pictures you make than you
will by making them Every true.
We seem te be necessary to each 9TH
err" And they both logged along to-
gether merriiy.-HdrJord Post.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28

"A strong solution of blue vitriol
dissolved in boiling water and used
hot. will destroy weeds on walks and
this solution will retain its virtue TO,
many years -CgeUesz~3 Le0der.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28

I'm many Vermont towns women
have been elected as superintendents
Of public schoola
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28

1t is estimated that in 1900 there
will be no dudes. They will all have
been shaken into chaff by earthquakes.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28

Won Moltke is good chess player.
out not nearly as good as Bismarck.
who has often bes..en him 1t the game
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
CABBAGE CUTTERS.

Its Success Depending in a Great Measure
ON the Preparation of the Soil.
A good rich soil is essential to this
crop. Being a coarse-fceding plant,
considerable strong manure can be APP
piled with good results. Of course
well rctted and reasonably well-fined
manure is best, but considerable bene-
tit can he derived from an application
| of fresh manure if well-rOtted manure
can not be secured.
The soil should be thoroughly plowed,
and then narrowed and dragged if nee
essary to work into fine condition. 1t
pays to take time to thoroughly pre-
pare the land before setting out the
plants. If the crop is to grow in the
garden where an early crop has already
been growing. or if the land is filled
with weeds or grass seeds, the best
plan is to raise the plants in Il seed bed,
and after they have made good start,
transplant. In good clean land that
can be made fine l have had good re-
suits from planting the seed where it is
intended for the cabbage to grow.
Mark out the rows ut least three feet
apart, and plant large, late varieties
two and one-half or three feet apart;
drop three or four seeds at the proper
distance apart. covering lightly. and
press the starters to growing. Sow in
rows. so that the necessary cultivation
can be given. am aware that very
many sow the seed broadcast, and
then let the plants grow as they will
until the proper size is attained, when
they are transplanted. A better plan
is to sow the seeds in rows. keep clean.
and cultivate. Good. thrifty, stocky
plants are what are mostly desired, and
they can best be procured by not
planting too thick. and then keeping
clean. Like nearly all garden or
truck crops. good start to grow is es-
sential. and this can only be secured
by giving thorough cultivation at the
start.
Keep the soil mellow, and give clean
cultivation. to thoroughly destroy the
weeds. There is little danger of culti-
waiting too much. especially if only the
surface is stirred. Keep the soil rea-
sOnably level, but work the soil rather
up around the stem of the plants.
More depends upon the quality of the
seed. good soil. careful preparation and
thorough cultivation. than the variety.
Field and Stockman.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28

10 l feel that am good deal in
pocket said young man the other
day. The past season found me with
out dress suit l thought several times
OF purchasing one, but always con-
Guided not to. The cost of the clothes
was not the only item saved. The
money which would have been spent
in making the rounds IS now in bank,
and beside l have acquired a fair
knowledge # shorthand and have i'm
proved myself in other WIS / don't
know bu; that it pays to be without
dress suit. -Phiiadeiphia Cal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16
Blind Tom.

A writ of habeas corpus to secure pos
session of ''Blind Tom," the negro
pianist, whose proper name is Thomas
Virgins, was applied for the other day
before Judge Blodgett in the federal dis
trict court of Chicago. The petitioner
is Mrs. Elise Bethune, who was appoint
ed "Blind Toms" conservator wear
ago, upon application of the sightless
pianist's mother. Mrs. Bethune claims
that certain showmen have again got
Tom into their clutches and are now in
this district controlling his services TO
their own exclusive advantage, reaping
a rich harvest and yielding substantially
nothing TO Tom or his mother.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

Preparations have been made for the
organization of a Summer School of
Science and Pedagogy, to be held at
the State University at Madison. The
school will open July II, to continue
four weeks, and viii be IN charge of the
following faculty: President of the
school, president, L, c. Chamberlin:
psychology and pedagogy, Prof. j. w.
Stearns; biology, physiology and botany,
Prof. Z. A. Birge; physical and physical
geography, Prof. F. II. King; chemistry,
Prof W. w. Daniels; latin. Prof. Lucius
Heritage. The courses have been es-
pecially prepared for teachers. A tuition
fee of S12 will be charged, which admits
to all courses and to the library and
laboratory privileges.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16
The Kemler Matter.

A special election has been called in
Platteville for tomorrow, May II, for
the purpose of submitting to the people
proposition to relieve John Kemler
from the payment of judgment rem
dered in the Grant county circuit court
in favor of the city against him and
| others, as bondsmen of Noah Hutchens,
ex-treasurer of Platteville, for 81, 500
and costs amounting to S82.S2. The
circumstances under which the judg-
ment was obtained are as follows:
When the Hodges bank failed the
town treasurer had on deposit there be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 belonging to
the town and Sl,5O9 belonging to the
city. Two of the three bondsmen,
through this same bank failure. or from
other causes, are said to have been
financially irresponsible for any share
of the loss, and Kemler thus became
responsible for the whole amount. After
judgment was rendered against him in
the circuit court, March 3. 1886, he took
an appeal to the supreme court, but
was beaten in his appeal, and thus be-
came liable in addition to the sums
above stated, for the citY's cost in the
appeal amounting to S45.
1t seems that Mr.. Kemler has already
paid out 81, 1862 to the town of Platte
vile, and that he has been released
from the other two-thirds. The city at
its regular spring election voted to ac-
cept one-third Also Now a special
election is called to decide whether or
not the city shall release him from the
whole amount, including costs of liti-
cation.
The question has been ably discussed
on both sides through the Platteviile
papers. Those favoring his entire re-
lease from obligation hold that he went
security for Mr.. Hutchens, that he would
faithfully discharge his duties as an
officer; that Mr.. Hutchens did so, no
one denies; that no money was misap-
propriated. but was deposited where
other prudent business men were 6e-
posting, and that the misfortune should
fall upon all equally, or in proportion
to his taxable property.
On the other side it is claimed that
the contract entered into with the people
at the spring election should be kept,
and the fact that he has made consider
able cost for the city in sighting the case
is urged as reason why he should not
be entirely released.
The matter is one for the taxpayers
of Plattevlle to decide. Looked at
from sn outside standpoint it would
seem no more than equitable for both
town and city to have relieved the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16
Yith scrupuIous Eractness.


The reader win see at a glance that
the following story belongs % an ear
Iier generation than the present. 1t is
told of Stephen Girard, the Philade.-
phia banker, and one of the earliest OF
American millionaires. If any one
thinks the sum involved small one 10
be taken into account on either side
let him read the following note:
For ValIu Received promise 10 pay 10
Abraham Anderson, Treasurer OF The NH
isterial fund, tie sum OF two dollars ana
thirty-fiye cents and nine mills IL one yer
from the date
-, OctoOer Z, 1905.
Men have lost that regard for trifles,
as these sums now seem, and with that
loss may be counted the loss of many a
fortune, to say nothing of the good
names that have disappeared.
4 gentleman from Europe purchased
a bill of exchange on Girard to defray
the expenses of tour to this country.
1t was duly honored on presentation,
but, i'm the course of their transactions,
it so happened that one cent remained
to be refunded on the part of the EU-
ropean, and on the eve of his departure
from this country Girard dunned him
for it.
The gentleman apologized, and
rendered him six and quarter cent
piece. Mr.. Girard rendered him in
change five cents, which the gentle
man declined to accept, alleging he
was entitled to an additional quarter
of cent.
In reply, Girard admitted the fact,
but informed him that it was not in
his power to comply, as the govern
ment had neglected to provide the
fractional coin in question, and re-
turned the gentleman the six and a
quarter cent piece, reminding him,
however, that he was still his debtor
for the balance Youths Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

1t seems that the famous Walter
Ridgeley, of TeXarkana, who was al
legged to have killed seven men in self
defense on account of interfering in be-
half of a drummer, and for whom the
travelling men Of the country have sub
scribed large amount of money with
which to purchase a testimonial. is n
myth. The st. Louis and Chicago
papers were hoaxed by correspondent
who wanted to create sensation and
beat that prince of Munchausens. Tom
Ochiltree. The HERALD published the
yarn with due credit Well, it was a
good story anyhow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

The Executive Council for Philadel-
phia and vicinity of National Trades
Assembly No. 1913, knights of Labor
has issued circular to all machinists.
blacksmiths, foundrymen, pattern
makers, boilermakers, and the respec-
tive helpers of each, throughout Amer
lea, appealing for assistance and CO.
operation from all members Of the
trades named.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

An official circular from General Mas
ter Workman Powderly addressed TO
the order of the Knights of Labor
throughout the United States recon-
mends that the next Fourth of July the
members of the order, where there is an
assembly in existence, hold demonstra-
tions and celebrations in honor of the
birth of peoples government.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16
THELARGEST and Finest Stock Mill
inery Goods in the city at Miss Cox. Owl

Mrs. Cleveland says that the reports
of the beauty of Baltimore ladies are
not overdrawn.
A school for the prisoners has been
established in the state prison at Guam
ajuato, Mexico.
A 4-year-old colored woman in
Greene county, Georgia, is the mother
of fourteen children.
The famous Cardiff giant, once so
popular, is now slowed away in an old
box at FL Paso, Tex.
A diamond weighing l carat and a
half was recently found in gravel
mine in California.
In Spain 113 mills are continually
running to supply the Spaniards with
paper for their cigarettes.
A London dealer who has been four
teen years in the trade sells over four
tons of meat day for cats.
Finger-bowls of finest engraved white
glass have crowded out and confined to
hotels and restaurants the bowls of all
the rainbow colors.
The tombs of LaFontaine and Moliere,
in Pere La Chaise. are crumbling rap
idly to ruin, and scarcely n letter of
the inscription is now visible.
The youngest .ype-setter of whom
there is any record is the 9-year-old
daughter of a New York newspaper
man. She does the work well.
Henry Bergh has no patron like the
late Baron Joest, of Paris. He left
100000 to the Paris Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A Portsmouth, n. H., lady during
the past three years has secured col
lection of $4,000 cancelled postage
stamps, which she hopes to increase to
100000
M. II. Dalton, of Palatka, Fla, has a
cat that is twenty-five years old and a
dog one year younger. The cat is Wig
orous, but too deaf to be a successful
mouser. The dog shows his years in
his gray hairs.
Gaspard Paeaud, LACED "a, is a men,
Der of the Canadian Parliament, with
every prospect of attaining prominence
in that body. Two years ago he was
a clerk in a Detroit dry goods store on
a salary of 50 per week.
The two copies of the bible used at
Queen Victoria's coronation are still
in existence. One is an heirloom in the
family of the late DR.. Sumner. Bishop
of Winchester, and the other is pre-
served in the cathedral of Norwich.
The following interesting paragraph
was found in the notebook of recently
deceased operate manager: I'm all
my forty years experience / never
knew prima donna TO be sick or have
a cold on the day she was to have a
benefit"
In Howard county. Arkansas. there
is said to be deposit of iron SO pure
that it can be forged into horseshoe
nails without any smelling. The out
crop is two miles in length. from fif-
teen to thirty feet wide. and of I'M
known depth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16
BLOOMINGTON, ILL, Sept. Is, 1882.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, Sept. Is, 1882.
Messrs. T. j. Cheney & Co. Toledo,
o.: Have taken Halls Catarrh Cure.
Had Catarrh all my life; am 4S years
old. Had asthma 10 years. Have
taken everything; went to the Hot
springs; l have doctored with the doc
tors here; l have done nothing but take
medicine for 10 years. When | COM
menced using Halls Catarrh Cure |
was almost dead. | sent for the doc
tor the day got Halls Catarrh Cure,
and told him that ! would die any
way and that Iswould try your medi-
cine. l was very bad. How | suffered
for 9 years! l could hardly breath at
times. l saw Halls Catarrh Cure adj
vertised in the papers and commenced
taking it. would have been under the
ground to-day if it had not been for that
| have not had one bad spell of cough
ing since. In breathing my head feels
we'll and am we'll 1t has done me a
thousand dollars worth of good. There
are ten of my friends, on seeing what
it had done for me, taking it, and it is
helping them. l only wish that every
one who has catarrh, asthma and a bad
cough could see me, so that could tell
them all to take it. All that know me
here know that have suffered q have
been here since 1859 and say to me
that 81 am so glad you found some :
thing that could cure you" Everyone
says, how much better you look. ~
The doctors say they are glad l found
Halls Catarrh Cure as they could not
cure me.
connot express my gratitude to you
for the good Halls Catarrh Cure has
done me. You can use as much of this
letter as will do the afflicted good
Publish it to the whole world-it is all
true and they should know it.
JOSEPHINE CHRISMAN.
11w4W&S 406 East North street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

Record: Dr. qazier started on Mon
day for an explorng trip through Mis-
seuri and C0lora0, where he will enjoy
the beauties of nature and booming
western cities fron 20 to 80 days. The
remainder OF heparty we're Mrs. King,
her son and daughter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

The Garfield statue at Washington
was unveiled last Thursday. Gen.
Keifer was the orator of the day. The
President accepted the statue as a gift
of the Nation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16
Spring Poetry.

If by chance You should stray into Lancaster CITY,
A town of renown and the Grant County seat,
Feeling weary and foOt-sore, tired and hungry,
Go down to CRAMER'S-get something 10 eat.
Fresh Bread Cakes and Pies, and Cookies so
sweet,
Hot and cold Lunches you'll find hard TO heat.
Ice-cold Lemonade, Ginger ale and Birch Beer,
Champague-Cider, Cream Soda and good Noun
tain Beer.
The finest Tobaccos there is in the land:
p Lorillara's, Climax and Liggett's Star Brand;
Golden, Rock Bottom, Cut Plug and Brights
sweet.
Make very good smoke after something to cat.
The finest of candies, delicious and good
No paint nor no paste, but good wholesome food;
Sweet Apples and Oranges, and Lemons so sour,
Come in by the load every forty-eighth hour.
Go you down to CRAnER'S for every nick-nack,
And Egg Lemonades that are shook up by Jack.
We are nicely located. keep things clean and neat
One door below Schreiner's, on East Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

Mr.. Blaine, accompanied by his wife
and two daughters, will sail for Europe
June s.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

bondsman upon won the whole bur-
den was thus Legally thrown, from the
entire obligation, nd thus have made
litigation unnecessary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

California has had another earth
quake shock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

The Illinois Legislature has agreed to
adjourn June 10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

Great forest fires are reported in
Northern Wiscosln and the Northern
Peninsula of Michigan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

Cardinal Simeoni has advised the
Pope to direct the Irish clergy to alb
stain from associating themselves with
agitators.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16
EsTATE-JoHN wrEDMAN, Deceased.

i h-'0H' " 'ND''N' D''''7'1
State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the general term
of the County Court to be Held in and for said
County at the Court House in the City of Lam
caster, in said County, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE, A. d. 1887,
being the seventh day of June, 1887, at the
hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon the follow
ing matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Herman Droesler to admit to
probate the last will and testament of John
Wiedman late of the town of Potosi, in said
ment of an administrator with the will annexed
of said estate.
BY order of the Court,
GEO. B. CARTER,
County Judge.
II. BUCHNER, Attorney for Proponent.
Dated April 20, 1887. Silva
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

The climate of ,assville did not agree
with Henry Brese, and he was obliged
to resign his position with NINE host
McGonigal as derk of the Denniston
House, and retun to Lancaster. Fred
Langridge, beinga fine healthy lad, is
going to brave the ague of the Missis-
sippi bottom and tackle the job, giving
up his place in Sam Greene's livery to
Mr.. Bresee.
A fishing party went out to Green
river yesterday and caught ninety-one
trout
V. B. Guthrie spent Sunday with his
family at the farm of his father-in-law,
Mr.. Shuttleworth, near Fennimore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

There is no chnge in the florida
Senatorial deadlock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-05-16

The New German Liberals are form
ming an Anti-Cqn Law League.